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In our final segment of our Legalweek series, Laura and Kevin hit the floor to chat with two folks from Verbit - Matan Barak, Head of Legal Products and JP Son, Chief Legal Officer, for an insightful dive into the evolution of AI in legal transcription and the broader implications for the industry.  We first hear their origin story, being founded with the mission to make transcription more efficient, accessible, and intelligent. They share how the company emerged from the need for faster, more accurate transcription services, especially in high-stakes environments like the legal world. As the conversation turns toward AI, we learn how machine learning is transforming transcription, enhancing turnaround times, enabling real-time insights, and supporting legal professionals with features like inconsistency detection, intelligent search, and summarization through Verbit's Legal Visor.  But with great power comes great responsibility. they address growing concerns around deepfakes and misinformation, explaining how Verbit ensures the authenticity and accuracy of its AI-assisted transcriptions with rigorous quality checks and compliance protocols.  Matan sheds light on how Verbit's models are trained to understand regional dialects and legal-specific jargon, ensuring that nuance is never lost, even in complex, technical discussions. The pair also tackle the hot topic: Will AI replace human court reporters? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of legal tech, AI, and the future of court reporting.  Matan Barak is the Head of Legal Products at Verbit, with over a decade of experience leading AI-driven solutions to market. He played a key role in conceptualizing and developing Verbit Legal Visor, a real-time intelligence platform for litigators that enhances legal professionals' efficiency with AI-powered insights, including inconsistency detection, intelligent search, and summaries to help secure better case outcomes.JP Son has served as Verbit's Chief Legal Officer since December 2021, with responsibility for the company's global legal affairs, including in the areas of regulatory compliance, privacy, intellectual property, commercial, M&A, governance and employment. Previously, Son was Vice President, Legal at Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG), where he was responsible for global regulatory, privacy and intellectual property matters. He also served as lead counsel for Vonage's API Platform group. Prior to Vonage, Son was in private practice at a global law firm based in New York. Son received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Cornell University and his J.D. from Columbia Law School.Verbit is a verbal intelligence platform leveraged by 3,000+ businesses and institutions. Our suite of voice AI solutions are used to capture everyday exchanges, better understand the information shared and apply these insights in daily work. Verbit was founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv on the insight that attorneys were spending too much time and money on inaccurate transcripts. The team then uncovered how many more industries could benefit from access to accurate transcripts. By combining automatic speech recognition technology (ASR) with the expert human transcribers, Verbit has transformed a $30B transcription industry. The company has grown into one of the world's largest transcription and closed captioning providers with offices in the US, Canada, UK, and Israel.

Send us a textWe are excited to present a fascinating new episode to kick off the year strong with some remote wisdom. This time, we sat down with Tony Jamous, CEO and co-founder of Oyster—a pioneering global employment platform. Joining our host Kaleem Clarkson for this insightful conversation is guest co-host, Jeff Frick. Together, they explore Tony's purpose-driven journey and how it shapes his approach to entrepreneurship, sustainable leadership, and remote work culture.Tony's entrepreneurial story began with the founding of Nexmo, a communications platform whose rapid growth eventually led to its acquisition first by Vonage and then by Ericsson for $6.5 billion. This experience, while financially rewarding, led Tony to reassess his priorities after seeing the toll intense work demands were taking on his health and well-being. This period of introspection inspired him to take a sabbatical and rethink his career goals. Determined to pursue a more meaningful path, Tony envisioned a platform that would enable economic freedom and allow individuals to access global employment while staying in their home communities. This vision led to the founding of Oyster, now valued at $1 billion and dedicated to providing cross-border employment solutions that empower individuals and benefit local economies.A key aspect of Oyster's mission is its focus on hiring talent from emerging markets, with 40% of its team now hailing from these regions—a significant increase from 30% just two years ago. This strategy goes beyond simply filling roles; it embodies a commitment to measurable social impact. By allowing companies to hire globally, Oyster directly invests in these economies through salaries and taxes, bolstering local development.What values does Tony consider essential? At Oyster, diversity and inclusion are foundational, with operations spanning over 80 countries and a workforce representing more than 100 nationalities, achieving gender balance across top management and the board. Tony also dives into the topic of compensation within remote teams, highlighting Oyster's three-zone pay system, designed to promote fair wages and reduce global income disparities. His insights reveal a profound commitment to sustainable leadership, inclusivity, and a progressive workplace culture. Through Oyster, he is championing a new model of employment that transcends borders and fosters global equality.To top it off, Tony shares his philosophy of 'sustainable leadership‘, a concept that has become foundational to his approach to building and leading teams. Unlike traditional models focused solely on servant leadership or relentless growth, sustainable leadership prioritizes leaders' well-being, enabling them to support their teams better. Inspired by the “oxygen mask” analogy, Tony emphasizes the need for leaders to care for themselves first to lead effectively. This approach promotes empathy-based management, which is especially relevant in today's evolving remote work environment.Tony's mission is to democratize job opportunities worldwide and create a new employment model that drives social impact, especially in emerging economies. His dedication to building a more equitable global workforce and his principles of sustainable leadership make this episode a valuable roadmap for leaders seeking to align business success with positive social contributions. Start this year strong: put on your headphones and get your remote-work inspiration!Learn more about Tony: More about us: Remotely One's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remotelyone Remotely One's Webpage: https://www.remotelyone.com/

This week on the Revenue Insights Podcast, Guy Rubin, founder and CEO of Ebsta, speaks with Mike Perrone, Chief Operations Officer at Prodoscore. In this episode, Guy and Mike discuss data-driven productivity scores, bridging employee flexibility with executive accountability, and how to empower sales teams through actionable insights and tailored coaching. Mike Perrone is Chief Operations Officer at Prodoscore, an AI-powered and employee-centric data intelligence solution dedicated to making teams more successful. Before working as COO, Mike held the position of Chief Revenue Officer. He has over twenty years of experience in sales leadership, team building, operations management, and customer experience. Mike has also worked for Vonage and Cbeyond.

In today's episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Sanjay Macwan, an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for Vonage.During the conversation, Sanjay shares his impressive journey from a hands-on software developer to becoming a leader in the tech world. His path wasn't just defined by technical expertise, but by a deep love for his work and a willingness to take risks, even when the next steps weren't always clear. You'll discover his key principles for leadership and success, as well as the significance of building trust and maintaining a solid foundation of knowledge. This balance allows leaders to confidently guide teams while staying open to learning from others.This episode offers a wealth of inspiration for anyone aspiring to reach leadership roles or simply aiming to make a meaningful impact in their field.Don't miss another episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!What You Will Learn In This Show:The value of being willing to learn from failures and why learning from them is not a natural process for everyone.Sanjay's approach to teaching leadership, such as the need for CIOs and CISOs to understand business aspects and partner with other teams.Why leaders need to focus on how technology solutions can help businesses rather than just the technical details.Sanjay's advice for aspiring leaders, including doing what you love, ensuring a solid foundation in your field and building trust.Resources:VonageSanjay's LinkedInIrvine Technology Corporation

Cavell Summit North America 2024 Set To Help Explore Industry Challenges As Cloud Communications Transforms, Podcast What can you do as a business to differentiate and be successful in the future? “We're seeing the markets in a bit of a slate of flux at the moment, a lot of people are trying to understand: what is their role,” says Dom Black, principal analyst at Cavell. “What is the role of the channel? How do we differentiate from each other? Every single product is looking pretty similar out there. So, what can you do as a business to differentiate and be successful in the future?”  The survey involved over a thousand decision-makers, including people from across the industry. “We provide in-depth research looking at how the markets are changing and helping service providers, vendors, MSPs, and channel organizations understand what is the role of their technology stack, how that is going to change in the future, and what they can do to be successful selling that.” Next week, the Cavell Summit North America 2024 will occur in New York City, bringing together the leaders, innovators, and thought leaders in the cloud communications industry. Cavell's highly regarded State of the Market report will be presented right at the start of the event, along with remarks from Cavell Director Matt Townend. That report will set the stage for a packed schedule of presentations, panels, and more. “We've got the likes of Zoom, Microsoft, Cisco, and companies like 2600Hz/Ooma and Dstny. major telcos like Comcast, Verizon, and TELUS coming and speaking as well as some of those other vendors people like Intermedia. We've got the CTO of Five9 coming to speak along with the CMO of Mitel coming to speak. we've got Vonage coming along to speak. If you're not there we don't know why you're not.” Cavell Summit North America Focused on the US market, Cavell Summit North America presents the latest knowledge and opportunities within the UCaaS and CCaaS landscape to equip service providers, vendors, and investors with actionable insights. The1-day event consists of keynotes, panels, networking opportunities, and roundtable discussions from industry-leading providers and is led by Cavell's research team who will be sharing their latest insights on the market. This event is for telcos, cloud communications service providers, MSPs, channel providers, and vendors who are looking to gain a greater understanding of the market and opportunities to maximize future growth. While in New York, don't miss out on the CCA Financial Summit experience. Enjoy a networking dinner at Bryant Park Grill at 6 pm on October 1st after the Cavell Summit, followed by the CCA Financial Summit with breakfast and lunch the day after. Requires separate registration.

Vonage Names Kristy Thomas Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances “The channel is a critical part of that growth strategy,” says Kristy Thomas, Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances for Vonage. “Today, the channel is critical to Vonage. A majority of our revenue that comes into our organization is through indirect routes to market. Just two months ago Kristy Thomas returned to Vonage, now as the new leadership role. “We'll continue to invest in the channel as a route to market.” That commitment aligns with Ericsson, which is also committed to the channel. Ericsson completed the acquisition of Vonage in 2022. We learn that Kristy sees a value approach as the way forward in the Vonage's support of the partners and in turn what the partners are offering their customers. “By bringing that value and being an extension to the IT buyer or additional stakeholders within an organization, the relevance of an MSP or technology advisory firm is stronger than it ever has been because there's just so much noise out there. I say that it is also our job at Vonage to educate our partners on market trends, on what's happening from a buyer behavior, what are best practices when buying communications or CX technology so that they can be more relevant to their customers and helping them make an informed decision when there's so much going on.” “Now more than ever, businesses are looking to technology advisory firms or MSP firms to help them make informed decisions on technology buying because innovation is happening so fast,” Kristy adds. With that in mind, Kirsty gives us a glimpse of more opportunities for the partners as we learn about leveraging AI. Visit www.vonage.com

Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions. Our special guest today is Carol Hopperton, Legal Chief of Staff at Vonage. Join us as we explore the benefits of technology in the legal field and Carol's personal experiences with implementing it. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of different teams and customizing technology solutions to improve efficiency. Carol also provides insights on managing acquisitions and mergers successfully. If you're interested in learning how technology can enhance legal operations and drive business outcomes, this podcast is a must-listen. Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.

Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 198 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Apologies for the delay due to Will's vacation and roof construction.- Brief discussion about their Fourth of July activities.Hurricane Barrel and Disaster Communication Efforts- Will Townsend discusses Hurricane Barrel's impact on South Texas.- Highlights the efforts of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in restoring connectivity.- AT&T used drone technology for temporary connectivity.- T-Mobile utilized satellite cells on trucks.- Verizon focused on ensuring backup systems were operational.Insights on Disaster Response- Anshel Sag shares his thoughts on the preparedness of carriers for natural disasters.- Mentions his near experience with the hurricane while in New York City.- Emphasizes the increasing frequency and severity of natural storms.Galaxy Unpacked Event- Anshel Sag reports on the Galaxy Unpacked event held in New York.- Overview of new product announcements: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, and new earbuds.- Discussion on the features and improvements of the new devices.- Anshel's personal excitement about the Galaxy Ring and its features.Germany's Rip and Replace of Chinese Infrastructure- Will Townsend discusses Germany's efforts to replace Huawei infrastructure.- Germany's initial commitment to replace hardware by 2026, now focusing on management layer software by 2029.- Concerns about the potential backdoors in Chinese software.- Anshel Sag's perspective on Germany's slow progress and the challenges involved.Boost Mobile's Rebranding and New Plans- Anshel Sag talks about Boost Mobile's rebranding under Dish.- Introduction of new plans and pricing, starting at $25 per month.- Comparison with Mint Mobile and other competitors.- Anshel's anticipation to test Boost Mobile's service.Ericsson's Vonage Acquisition and API Strategy- Will Townsend discusses Ericsson's recent earnings call and the challenges with the Vonage acquisition.- Ericsson's CEO remains optimistic about the long-term potential of API strategy.- Discussion on the initial write-off and the need for significant monetization.- Anshel Sag's critical view on the acquisition and its potential for future revenue.Nokia's Earnings Report- Anshel Sag covers Nokia's recent earnings report and the significant decline in profit.- Impact of India's reduced 5G deployment on Nokia's earnings.- Discussion on Nokia's challenges and potential bright spots in private networking and security.- Will Townsend's optimistic view on Nokia's future prospects.Conclusion- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag wrap up the podcast.- Apologies for the previous week's absence due to personal and professional commitments.- Invitation for listeners to provide feedback and suggestions for future topics.- Encouragement to rate and subscribe to the podcast.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the 5G ecosystem as a whole, we look at the recent high impact telco cloud, multi-access edge computing (MEC), and APIs moves. The major cloud, edge, and API developments include the progress of Azure Private MEC in supporting manufacturer private 5G network implementations, VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0 using a horizontal infrastructure approach to ease VNF and CNF deployment and administration, VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN assisting the optimization of disaggregated RAN functions and CNF management, as well as how the Vonage Singtel partnership is uplifting network, edge, and  communications API prospects.   Our analytical review focused on: Azure Private MEC Proving Manufacturing Prowess. Microsoft Azure private MEC targets the streamlining and acceleration of private 5G (P5G) networks on the Azure cloud platform by providing a fully managed solution that can allow, for example, manufacturers to deploy and operate their own P5G networks with full control over their data and applications. We delve into how Azure private MEC and its ecosystem partners are helping manufacturers use 5G for improved outcomes with Pegatron, an electronics manufacturer of laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles, creating its own private 5G network to covers its entire factory and Weavix, through the company's Internet of Workers platform, is equipping front line workers with wearable technologies and solutions to improve performance and safety. VMware Ups Telco Cloud Proposition. VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0 focuses on solidifying numerous capabilities into a unified platform that can give telcos the flexibility to modernize their network according to their business objectives particularly through the implementation of requisite automation and assurance capabilities. We discuss how the rigors of designing and managing services combined with the intricacies of coordinating virtual network functions (VNFs) and cloud-native network functions (CNFs) demands a horizontal infrastructure that can support the deployment and administration of VNFs and CNFs with consistency, efficiency, and automation.  VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN Underlines Disaggregation Benefits. VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN delivers a horizontal platform optimized for running virtualized baseband functions or virtualized distributed units (vDUs) and virtualized central units (vCUs) from various vendors while meeting the stringent performance and latency requirements of a radio access network (RAN). The use of a horizontally consistent architecture that supports cloud-native principles can cultivate the build-out of logical end-to-end networks tailored to different 5G services. We explore why disaggregated RAN functions can be instantiated on a horizontal platform and deployed at the locations that best serve their functional purposes. Plus, how CNFs can be managed efficiently at scale and readily modified to turn business objectives into productive outcomes. Vonage and Singtel Uplift API Prospects. Vonage, part of Ericsson, is partnering with Singtel to integrate Vonage's API platform with Singtel's orchestration platform Paragon with the goal of bolstering innovation opportunities for enterprises and telcos through access to a global ecosystem of communications, network, and edge APIs. Paragon-enabled telcos from Singapore, Thailand, Spain, Taiwan, and Indonesia will be able to integrate Vonage and Paragon APIs into a globally unified telco and edge API library as well as worldwide independent software vendors (ISVs), enterprises and developers can look to use the APIs to deliver digital services at greater speed and scale over hybrid networks, hybrid edge, and public cloud infrastructures across multiple markets. We assess why this partnership can be a harbinger to answering why this time is looking different when it comes to APIs playing an integral role in driving innovation and major benefits, such as 5G service monetization and energy efficiency gains, across telco environments.

In this video, Scott talks to James Seconde about what services Vonage provides developers and his talks at php[tek] 2024. Links: Tickets to php[tek] 2024 – http://tinyurl.com/tek-2024-tickets The post Community Corner: James Seconde appeared first on php[architect].

How can product leaders balance focus and innovation to sustain high-growth trajectories as their businesses scale to new heights? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Sid Shaik, Vonage Product VP Amitha Pulijala speaks on her experience scaling B2B product businesses. She shares how Vonage's suite of products help businesses personalize customer conversations across touchpoints. Amitha discusses inheriting a business with 5,200 customers and prioritizing success metrics and experimentation. She led growth efforts post-acquisition that increased revenue 10x through disciplined focus. Amitha emphasizes the importance of product-led growth driving sales leads. She also stresses sustaining growth through alignment with vision and adapting strategies to growth stages.

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“It's interesting that the trifecta, the UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS have all become relevant to enterprises,” says Sanjay Srinivasan, Chief Architect, GM, SVP, Business Services, Vonage. Sanjay will be speaking at the Cloud Connections 2024 event in April: Seizing the CPaaS advantage. “From what I'm observing, there's a distinct change in the buyer behavior that I've seen in the past year, starting maybe a year and a half ago, but then now it's firmly rooted in the past enterprises, the CPaaS buyer, which rarely there was one because that world was new to them, the UCaaS buyer and the CCaaS buyer were all different, different departments, different decisions, different budgets, et cetera. But in the last year and a half, certainly we can see that UCaaS and CCaaS buying is coming together. And this is a strong trend.” In this short podcast we catch a glimpse of how CPaaS is moving beyond the developers and onto the big stage of major enterprise deployment. CPaaS is an opportunity. Visit www.vonage.com

Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer of Vonage, joins us to talk about growing and transforming companies, Women's Employee Resource Groups, finding mentors and allies, learning how to ask for what you need, and the importance of businesses giving back to the community.

In this 182nd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. API finally gains traction as 5G mobile networks seek programmability and monetization - is Vonage positioned to capitalize?2. AI is everywhere and in everything - an extension of CES: Intel AI PC and Qualcomm AI Hub+ New Snapdragon x80 Modem and FastConnect 79003. NTN and LEO satellite service continues to be hot - who's still in front? AST SpaceMobile and Sateliot4. The usual devices from: Honor Magic 6 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Moto Bendable, Tecno Rollable, Lenovo Clear Laptop, Xiaomi SU7 Auto, Samsung Galaxy Ring, OnePlus Watch 25. Nokia finds some renewed enterprise focus with Dell Technologies in private 5G networking and more6. Qualcomm XR Hub, Boundless AR 5G Demo, Oppo Air Glass 3 and AR contacts are back?

Lessons from Craig Wert's finance career reveal the power of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to seize opportunities in unexpected places. Having started his career without a clear road map to the future, Wert later found that his liberal arts background and early experiences in investment banking had laid a good foundation for a career that might have led in any number of directions. What began to set Wert apart, however, was his innate ability to troubleshoot. Throughout his career, he was frequently called upon to solve complex problems, whether operational challenges at RCN or financial crises at Vonage. This knack for troubleshooting didn't just resolve immediate issues, though: It also began to reveal to upper management his maturing strategic acumen and resilience. Every challenge overcome was a stepping-stone that led to increasing trust and the opening of doors to new opportunities. Today, Wert's evolution from troubleshooter to CFO of Jobber has proven to be a journey that has endowed him with the ability to anticipate obstacles and swiftly implement effective solutions. As Jobber seeks to expand its market presence and enhance its financial structure, Wert's troubleshooter mentality suggests that the firm will likely be taking a proactive approach to growth, risk management, and innovation inside the competitive SaaS landscape.  

An Assessment of Key 5G-IoT Alliance Developments Including Dell Nokia P5G Use Case Focus, Intel Enlisting P5G Partners, and Vonage AWS Network API Push  In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, we look at the major 5G ecosystem moves and what's going on that caught my eye in the lead up to Mobile World Congress 2024. Key alliance developments include Dell and Nokia teaming up to advance private 5G network use cases and network cloud transformation, Intel enlisting an array of major partners, such as Cisco, NTT Data, AWS, Ericsson, and , to accelerated private 5G network adoption by businesses, and Ericsson's Vonage and AWS bringing together Vonage's platform - based on communications Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and network APIs - Ericsson's 5G network capabilities and AWS services to catalyze the availability of new solutions to millions of AWS developers through AWS Marketplace. My analytical review highlighted: Dell and Nokia Commit to Advancing Network Cloud Transformation and P5G Use Cases. Dell Technologies and Nokia announced the extension of a strategic partnership to use each company's expertise and solutions, including infrastructure solutions from Dell and private wireless connectivity from Nokia, to advance open network architectures in the telecom ecosystem and private 5G use cases among businesses. As part of the agreement, Nokia will adopt Dell as its preferred infrastructure partner for existing Nokia AirFrame customers, offering Dell's technology as the infrastructure of choice for telecom cloud deployments. I delve into why the extend alliance is a sales and marketing boost for both companies as Dell gains valuable mind share and presence during the early stages of private 5G adoption and Nokia taps into Dell's extensive hybrid cloud channels as Nokia Digital Automation Cloud private wireless solution becomes Dell's preferred private wireless platform for enterprise customers' edge use cases. Intel Ready to Power Private 5G with Partners. Intel is teaming with partners to further enable and grow the private network market. Intel-powered private 5G solutions are deployed globally with major partners such as Cisco, NTT Data, AWS, Ericsson, and Nokia. Key partnerships include Cisco and NTT Data collaborating to transform RAI Amsterdam into the first smart venue in Europe, Aramco Digital, part of the world's largest energy company Aramco, in collaboration with Intel, is developing private 5G for the industrial sector, powered by Intel-based open RAN technology, and the addition of Amdocs as a system integrator for the Integrated Private Wireless (IPW) on AWS program. Through the program, AWS customers can access Amdocs Mobile Private Network (MPN) services, and the infrastructure, built on AWS Outposts servers, which is powered by Intel Xeon processors. I examine why Private 5G networks are in high demand in 2024 and how Intel and partners are well-positioned as enterprises look for scalable compute solutions to power the next wave of AI applications running at the edge that drive their digital transformation missions and improvement of business outcomes. Ericsson and AWS Ready to Unleash Communications and Network APIs. The collaboration between Ericsson-owned Vonage and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will bring together Vonage's platform - based on communications APIs and network APIs - Ericsson's 5G network capabilities and AWS services. The collaboration aims to accelerate the availability of new solutions to millions of AWS developers through AWS Marketplace. I assess why network APIs are essential for exposing new capabilities from within the 5G network that have never been available before, allowing existing applications to be enhanced with network information and enabling the development of a new class of applications. The alliance also aligns with the recently released Ericsson Mobility Report Business Review 2024 that cites programmable networks (network APIs) as integral to driving innovation and ecosystem growth by offering access to new value opportunities, allowing application developers to innovate on a large scale.  

Have you ever wondered how to integrate your spiritual journey with your professional life? How does one find true meaning in work? In this enlightening episode of Thrive Today, host Natalie Born engages in a profound conversation with Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine." Rowan shares his personal journey of integrating spirituality into his professional life, seeking meaning beyond success, and how he navigated through various paradigm shifts. His reflections offer insights into living a life aligned with one's deeper values and purposes, inviting listeners into a transformative discussion about work, faith, and personal growth. Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation. [00:01:00 - 00:05:00] The Quest for Meaning in Work Realization of a spiritual void in a successful career The turning point: a retreat and self-reflection Redefining success and finding purpose 00:05:00 - 00:10:00] Bridging the Divine and the Daily The inception of 'The Spiritual Art of Business' Integrating faith into daily work life Transforming work into a spiritual practice [00:10:00 - 00:15:00] The Role of Failure and Surrender Embracing failures as a part of the journey Learning from setbacks and refocusing The power of surrendering to a higher purpose [00:15:00 - 00:20:00] Redefining Success Shifting perspective from achievement to fulfillment Understanding true success in the light of spirituality Balancing ambition with spiritual values [00:20:00 - 00:25:00] Advice for Future Generations Lessons learned and wisdom imparted Encouragement for younger selves Embracing gratitude, trust, and the journey of life Quotes: “My career became the crucible for the formation of my soul." - Barry Rowan "It's God's perspective of the work that ultimately infuses it with meaning." - Barry Rowan Connect with Barry: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrylrowan/ Website: https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Follow Thrive Today on Instagram (@thrivetodaywomen) and visit our website at Thrive Today. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-STAR Review!

At the turn of the century, Billy Graham said, "I believe that one of the next great moves of God is going to be through believers in the workplace.” In the last few years, I've witnessed a powerful work of God's Spirit in and through men and women who are living their faith in their places of business.  We are always leaning into the question, “How do I integrate my life of faith and the work of my life? How do I lead from deep-rootedness in God? How do I learn to receive from God all I need to do my work well?” Today, I'm speaking to Barry Rowan, author of The Spiritual Art of Business. It's the fruit of a life lived in deep communion with God in the context of significant business leadership.  Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation. Deeply immersed in Scripture and the classic spiritual writers, Barry is deeply committed to contemplation and prayer which led him to complete a month-long silent retreat immediately following his retirement from a full-time executive career. His friends have dubbed him a “corporate mystic.” Barry is married to Linda, his wife of over forty-two years, and they have two adult sons.  ____________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn more about Unhurried Leaders membership.

Unlock the secrets to a customer journey that will set your sales apart from the competition, as Paul Butterfield of Revenue Flywheel Group reveals the synergy of marketing and sales. Journey with us through Paul's rich history in sales, from his encyclopedia-selling days to spearheading enablement on a global scale. Discover how the right methodology can transform your understanding of the customer and why aligning sales stages with the customer's buying process isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a necessity for success. Embrace the "Three I's" of personal growth—integrity, intelligence, and intensity—and learn how to sift through the noise to find sales strategies that truly elevate your game. Paul and I dissect the common pitfalls that hinder sales teams, such as ineffective prospect qualification and the misalignment between marketing and sales. By implementing structured approaches like Rev-ops assessments and SWOT analyses, we illuminate the path to improving sales effectiveness and setting realistic growth expectations. The conversation crescendos as we discuss the art of balancing efficiency with a customer-focused approach, offering practical tips to streamline account planning and CRM documentation. Paul imparts wisdom on developing a sales process that mirrors the customer's journey, a strategy that not only speeds up sales but deepens customer relationships. As we welcome Paul into the Sales Lead Dog pack, you're invited to explore the innovative solutions at Revenue Flywheel Group, promising to propel your sales team's efficiency and effectiveness to new heights. Paul Butterfield has designed, built and led high impact revenue enablement strategies and teams for Vonage, G.E., NICE InContact, and Instructure. He's coached Go-to-Market leaders from Expedia, ABB. Aspen Media, Orbitz, and Red Wing Shoes in change management and sales methodology adoption. Prior to his career as a revenue enablement leader he led channel and direct sales organizations for world-class companies including Intuit, Microsoft, and Hewlett Packard. Paul was the Executive Board President of the Revenue Enablement Society from 2022-2024. He produces and hosts the podcast “Stories From the Trenches” and is a regular keynote speaker on revenue enablement strategies and sales methodologies. Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrbutterfield/ Company: https://www.revenueflywheelgroup.com   Get this episode and all other episodes of Sales Lead Dog at https://www.empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog

In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, hosts David Dungay & Rob Scott welcome some of the industry's top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space.The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including:Copilot hits the SMB market - but should you buy it through an MSP?Vonage appoints a new CEO - what does life look like under Ericsson?The big events are back - what kinds of narratives are emerging in 2024?Our panel features the following UC experts:Zeus Kerravala, Principal Analyst, ZK ResearchCraig Durr, Senior Analyst, Futurum GroupEvan Kirstel, Social Media Strategist, BCStrategiesJon Arnold, Principal Analyst, J Arnold & AssociatesBlair Pleasant, Principal Analyst, COMMfusion

ISE Season 3 is focused on the past, present and future of Enablement History. And timed perfectly as we just celebrated the seventh anniversary of the official signing of the Sales Enablement Society into reality by the ~100 SES Fore-founders in Palm Beach, November of 2016.For Episode 3, Paul Butterfield, President of the Executive Board of the (as of recently) Revenue Enablement Society joins us on the Orchestrate Sales Property and shares his take on Enablement History:⏪ BEFORE the Sales Enablement Society: ❇️ Building out the enablement function for multiple companies including Vonage, Instructure, and General Electric's CoE. ❇️ Googling "Sales Enablement" and being introduced to the research of Scott Santucci⏯️ Paul's introduction to the SES via Jill Rowley and ultimately getting involved locally. ❇️ A review of the three founding positions and how they, in part, solidified Paul's findings from having built Enablement programs organically ❇️ A peek "behind the scenes" at the catalysts, current events, and decision making process that informed the executive board's transition from the SES to the RES⏩️ Paul's take on the present and future of Enablement and his personal mission to empower enablement through the lens of Customer Journey ❇️ Enablement has yet to fully embrace and apply "business within a business" ❇️ The impact and opportunity of A.I. ❇️ A challenge for all to embrace becoming Enablement Challengers vs. Waiters ❇️ Drop the "ROI calculator" and rather focus on reasonable correlation to resultsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this episode, former CFO of GoGo Inflight Barry Rowan shares lessons on connecting faith and work from his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business. Barry Rowan has served as a division general manager, led two private companies as CEO/President, and has been CFO for four public companies, including Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo. Barry has served as a trustee for Seattle Pacific University (where he was also the founding chair for the Center for Integrity in Business) and Gordon College, the board of advisors for the Honors Program in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Gonzaga University, and as President of Bellevue Christian School. He has served on the national board of InterVarsity and chairs the board of the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship and Alumni Association. He's the author of the new book, The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine.  https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, former CFO of GoGo Inflight Barry Rowan shares lessons on connecting faith and work from his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business. Barry Rowan has served as a division general manager, led two private companies as CEO/President, and has been CFO for four public companies, including Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo. Barry has served as a trustee for Seattle Pacific University (where he was also the founding chair for the Center for Integrity in Business) and Gordon College, the board of advisors for the Honors Program in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Gonzaga University, and as President of Bellevue Christian School. He has served on the national board of InterVarsity and chairs the board of the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship and Alumni Association. He's the author of the new book, The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine.  https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

In this 166th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Does Ericsson's massive write down of Vonage signal trouble for its plan to accelerate 5G developer innovation?2. SpaceX announces Starlink Direct to Cell for smartphone users3. Huawei leans into 5G RedCap to possibly power a host of 5G wearable devices 4. HotHardware benchmarked Huawei's Mate60 with Kirin 9000s chip, slower than much older phones5. BT group launches a drone SIM designed for 5G ultra-responsive connectivity6. T-Mobile and Dish spectrum spats continue with low-band spectrum7. (Breaking) Qualcomm Lays Off 1,200 workers

In this 163rd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. AST SpaceMobile, AT&T, and Vodafone conduct first 5G broadband session from space2. Apple 5G Modem reports in-house design is three years behind3. MWC Las Vegas 2023 preview and expectations for the show4. Qualcomm Wi-Fi Day and 5G FWA5. Is Ericsson's $6B acquisition of Vonage a success or failure?6. Reliance Jio launches JioAirFiber FWA 5G Service using 5G SA network

Looking for another way to improve the customer experience? Your communication technology plays an important part in that. Tune in to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to hear from John Antanaitis, Vice President of Global Portfolio Marketing at Vonage, as he talks with host Gene Marks about how companies like Vonage are evolving, what Vonage offers its clients, the impact of artificial intelligence, and more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 00:49 – Welcome, John Antanaitis 02:02 – How the market has changed product offerings 04:28 – Introduction to unified communications 06:03 – How Vonage differentiates itself 08:46 – Recommendations for small business owners 13:27 – Data involvement 16:16 – Leveraging APIs 19:23 – Types of customers for communication platform use 21:52 – Where communication platforms are going 25:05 – AI in communication 28:56 – Wrap up Have a guest or topic you'd like to suggest for the show? Submit your ideas here. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.  

In this episode of Filter, I am pleased to welcome Barry Rowan to discuss his new book The Spiritual Art of Business. Drawing from his forty years of experience in corporate leadership, Barry teaches us about pursuing value in our relationship with God and bringing that value to work. He shares wisdom that applies to all of our lives whether you are in business, education, ministry, and even at home. I must confess that this episode immediately became one of my favorites, and I know you'll enjoy it too. Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who served his entire career in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation.Based on his belief in giving back, Barry serves on both for-profit and non-profit boards, mentors young leaders, and leads international study trips. His non-profit boards have included InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Seattle Pacific University, Gordon College, the Gonzaga University Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, and advisory boards for Harvard Business School. He also served as president of Bellevue Christian School.Deeply immersed in Scripture and the classic spiritual writers, Barry is deeply committed to contemplation and prayer, leading him to complete a month-long silent retreat immediately following his retirement from a full-time executive career. His friends have dubbed him a “corporate mystic.”Barry is married to Linda, his wife of over forty-two years, and they have two adult sons. Together they are now engaged in multiple lines of service including walking with the poor and investing in the next generation of leaders. Their commitment to the poor has taken them to Central America over twenty times. They are members of the National Leadership Council of World Vision and support local organizations breaking the poverty cycle through sustainable programs.SHOW NOTES: www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/barry-rowanSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi, and welcome to the Sales Enablement PRO Podcast. I'm Shawnna Sumaoang. Sales enablement is a constantly evolving space, and we're here to help professionals stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices so that they can be more effective in their jobs. Today I’m excited to have Rachael McCormick from Vonage join us. Rachael, I would love for you to introduce yourself, your role, and your organization to our audience. Rachael McCormick: Thanks, Shawnna, and thanks for having me here today on Sales Enablement PRO. As mentioned, my name is Rachael McCormick and I’m one of the managers for Vonage’s Global Sales Enablement Team. My journey actually started with a marketing degree. When I graduated, many of the marketing positions I was looking into required years and years of experience, which I think many recent grads tend to find, and instead, I got into sales. I had success in that role and learned a lot of skills that I still utilize today and incorporate that perspective for enablement. Ultimately, when Vonage acquired the first company I was working with, there were a handful of us who were promoted into an operations role. From there, I found my love and passion for enablement. As for our team, we focus on selling skills, systems training, and content creation for tenured reps as well as new hires. That being said, we’re also responsible for sales new hire ramp just overall in general. Being that there are only so many of us on the selling skills, systems training, and content creation team, our team tends to work closely with the product and technical enablement team as well. As one solid team together, we support all of our global sales route sales to markets. I’ve been with Vonage for about eight years now. SS: Rachael, thank you so much for taking the time to join us today. I’m excited to talk to you. You mentioned you’re responsible for a lot of the new hire processes, including optimizing the ramp process for new hires on the global sales team. Now, in today’s sales environment where productivity is a top priority, why is effective onboarding so critical? RM: Great question. In general, an effective sales new hire program is critical because it helps acclimate, engage, and retain good employees. If we focus specifically on the impact it can have on sales productivity, the knowledge shared during onboarding, whether it’s product, process, sales skills, or system knowledge, can really boost an individual’s confidence during a time that can be quite uncomfortable for some and simultaneously set them up for success to become a productive team member right off the gates. SS: I love that. Now if we drill a little bit to understand onboarding, in your opinion, what are some of the key components of an effective onboarding program? RM: I love this question. I’m going to focus on four components specifically. First, it’s important to integrate employees into the company’s culture and get them really excited about their career choices. A program should really embody the shared values, attitudes, and behaviors that your company aligns with. This specifically gives new joiners resources to also make professional connections. For example, make them aware of the employee resource groups that your company may offer. We work closely with the organizational effectiveness team to actually do this. Second, keep it engaging by utilizing different delivery methods or formats, which appease different learning styles throughout their entire ramp time. Before COVID, we had all-day in-person training and it was information overload. Our new hire survey scores actually increased by approximately 30% when we moved to a more flexible training because we were able to utilize different delivery methods I mentioned, like live webinars, microlearning, and gamification. We started to present information long-term to help with that information retention. Third, identify objectives that a sales new hire will need to achieve for effective job performance. You can identify the learning behaviors or techniques that a sales hire will need to execute that support the specific objective. Based on that, you can determine the enablement delivery method that supports the technique. I have an example of that. One objective could be that a sales rep needs to understand how to use a CRM. The behavior they need to execute might be to effectively use the CRM on their own to input leads or create a quote. Then you’d decide the delivery method to help them achieve that, which could be utilizing a test environment or even a gamified quiz. Lastly, number four, keep it modernized and continuously listen to feedback. Our team likes to joke that sales enablement is like changing tires on a moving car or an 18-wheeler during busy times. We have to keep what is currently running and continuously evolve our programs and content to be up to date while simultaneously keeping into account, feedback from our audience and department leaders for improvement. SS: Thank you. I think that is a great definition of the key components. What would you say are some of the common obstacles that sellers might experience as they are trying to ramp, and what would you say are some of your best practices to help mitigate those through onboarding? RM: I’ll start with identifying those three common obstacles that we tend to see. Information retention, which I did mention in the previous response, and then lack of confidence as well, and third is lack of feeling connected in a virtual or hybrid work environment. In terms of information retention, we’ve adopted a model for just-in-time learning so that resources are short, targeted, and at our audience’s fingertips whenever they need it. To support this, we’ve enhanced our resource repository tools and have standardized this by working closely cross-functionally with different departments, and we utilize the same tools altogether and align on the same messaging. This has been really impactful because, again, we have such a large audience across different time zones. Second, to mitigate a lack of confidence, it’s important to incorporate opportunities for simulated activities to practice. Whether it’s in a system test environment or role-playing sales skills, we really believe that repetition is key and we have a layered approach to that as well. Lastly, to help new joiners feel more connected in a virtual or hybrid environment, we’ve implemented a buddy program where another sales team member works closely with the new hire to further welcome them, address questions, and help them navigate a new organizational culture. SS: I have to say I love the buddy approach. It is like an instant friend whenever you enter a new organization. I think the other role that plays a key component in onboarding new hires is often the frontline sales manager. How do you collaborate with sales managers to reinforce the knowledge and skills learned in onboarding for these sellers? RM: Another excellent question. We collaborate with sales leaders in two ways. First, we have regular communication with them, whether it’s during live calls or written out via collaboration software and weekly sales update newsletters, where we tend to provide updates on existing enablement initiatives, taking in feedback for enhancements, as well as making sure that they’re aware of some of the improvements from an onboarding perspective. This really gives us the opportunity to continuously collaborate. Second being we’ve launched an enablement program for our sales leaders, where we’ve coached and collaborated on methods and tools that we also use during onboarding so they can continue to reinforce that message. For example, one focus for the sales leader training was data hygiene. We focused on that specifically on the ‘why' it’s important so that managers can continue that message. We’ve had really great feedback from sales leaders on those resources and the release of these collaborative workshops to help them and their reps be more productive. SS: I think those are fantastic approaches. I’d love to understand a little bit in terms of metrics or definitions. How do you define what it means for a rep to be fully ramped? What are some of those key metrics or maybe even milestones that you track throughout their ramp-up journey? RM: We support all routes to markets with various ramp lengths, but on average, I’d say about 90 days. We ultimately break milestones up into buckets, whether it’s product, process, sales skills, or systems. For product, the rep might need to obtain all of their product badges that are specific to their role. For sales skills, the rep might need to submit a mock sales pitch that their manager approves and passes. For processes and systems, the rep might need to attend a training and then execute that process in a test environment to pass. In each one of those buckets, there are different milestones that need to be achieved over the course of those first 90 days or so. SS: Amazing. Last question for you, Rachael. How do you assess and evolve the impact of your own onboarding programs to continually optimize the ramp time? RM: Great question. We currently assess by evaluating NPS, so Net Promoter Score. We collaborate with sales leaders on the enhancements by utilizing internal cross-functional focus groups that our wonderful transformation manager actually does lead. As mentioned earlier, we’re really passionate about listening to feedback and hearing from our internal customers on what’s going well and where areas of improvement potentially sit. With recently launching our new enablement system less than a year ago, the next phase is to implement and utilize their integrated data analytics to further optimize ramp time in general, as well as further build out role-specific material for each route to market. SS: I love that, Rachael. Thank you so much for joining the podcast today. RM: Thank you, Shawnna. This has been great. SS: To our audience, thanks for listening. For more insights, tips, and expertise from sales enablement leaders, visit salesenablement.pro. If there's something you'd like to share or a topic you'd like to learn more about, please let us know. We'd love to hear from you.

This episode of Beyond the Portfolio focuses on a panel of individuals all involved in sales across various industries. Josh Young is an Enterprise Sales Manager at Mansfield Energy - primarily focused on energy procurement, supply, and logistics challenges. Hannah Pencek is a Sales Leader at Vonage with nearly 10 years of experience. Garret Lazenby is a Partner at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard (insurance) - primarily focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain companies.

Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite roles. He has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communication space, with one selling for $10 billion. His leadership experience spans both private and public companies, including Gogo (the inflight connectivity company), Vonage, Nextel Partners, and Fluke Corporation. Based on his belief in giving back, Barry serves on both for-profit and non-profit boards, mentors young leaders, and leads international study trips. His non-profit boards have included InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Seattle Pacific University, Gordon College, the Gonzaga University Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, and advisory boards for Harvard Business School. He also served as president of Bellevue Christian School. Episode Talking Points:  Christian Leadership  Surrender  Who is God?  Sacrifice  Success as a Christian  Wrestling with God  Resources Pick up Barry's Book HERE Barry's LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support

Investing in Customer Experience and Employee Engagement Shep Hyken interviews Alan Masarek, CEO and Board Director of Avaya. He discusses prioritizing customer satisfaction and creating a positive workplace culture. Top Takeaways:  Being a destination workplace requires deliberately building a culture that attracts talented individuals. Organizations should strive to create an environment where employees are proud to work, find meaning in their careers, and have growth opportunities.  In today's job market, loyalty to a single company is less common. Employees often see their first job as a stepping stone to their next employment opportunity. Companies need to create a work environment that employees never want to leave and would want to recommend to others. Providing innovation without disrupting existing systems is a strategic approach for companies with large installations. The gradual integration of new channels and capabilities can help customers evolve and expand in the journey they have chosen. Creating a clear and transparent roadmap is key to building trust with customers and employees. Companies can foster stronger relationships and restore confidence in their offerings by demonstrating reliability and actively involving customers in the decision-making process. This can be achieved through open communication, sharing long-term plans, and consistently delivering on commitments. Balancing financial results with customer and employee objectives is essential for long-term success. Companies should prioritize customer delight and creating value for shareholders. Organizations can create a clear roadmap for success by aligning these objectives and holding themselves accountable for achieving results. Plus, Shep and Alan talk about Avaya's North Star and how it can be applied to businesses of any size, in any industry. Tune in! Quote: "The megatrend in business today is towards CX. Brands have to differentiate themselves based on customer experience.” About:  Alan Masarek, CEO and Board Director of Avaya. He is the former CEO of Vonage. and brings over 30 years of software and cloud-based business experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vonage has managed to assemble a communications platform that captures and inspires the 1.15 million developers' creative entrepreneurial spirits to envision tomorrow and deliver it today. Vonage's core includes cloud native, SaaS native, security first and data driven characteristics which provides the creativity power developers need to construct applications that respond to the customers needs. Sanjay Macwan Sanjay Macwan, CIO, CISO at Vonage Speaks with Don Witt of The Chanel Daily News about businesses and how they can ensure security while migrating from a PBX to the cloud.  There are many benefits in moving to the cloud including ROI, financial as well as the employee and customer experience. Vonage enhances the cloud solution with Two Factor Authentication (2FA). Of course, Vonage is involved in AI and is seeing more significant adoption of AI-enabled automation across all enterprise workflows and processes. The number of routine clerical and administrative functions can, and will, increasingly be fulfilled by AI-enabled solutions. Listen in for more very informative discussion about Vonage and the Industry. Now we're talking! Technology is supposed to make things easier. Right? So, why does the business communications business seem to make things so complicated? It's simple to Vonage: They want you to understand their unified communications solutions without needing a PhD. They want to maximize the impact and minimize the jargon. They don't want to work with celebrity spokespeople. They're too busy working with businesses and developers. They don't care about their technology being fancy, they want it to be so good you forget about it. Because it's not about how advanced the technology is, it's about what you can do with it. They're keeping communications how they should be: straightforward. Now we're talking. It is all about the experience! For more information, go to: www.vonage.com or call 1-844-365-9460

Vonage (Voice on Net AGE) has been on my radar from their start way back at the end of the last century. At a time where nothing in Telecommunications happened for 150 years and all things were proprietary and wired. They started their journey delivering VoIP and targeting the home and small business because big business was controlled by the AT&T, Motorola NCR, etc., and high-speed internet and SIP were not around. Sanjay Macwan Sanjay Macwan, CIO, CISO at Vonage takes Don Witt of The Channel Daily News, a TR publication, and the rest of us back farther adding some additional communications history to the story. He also describes early Vonage with a current core business product set of Unified Communications, Contact Centers and CPaaS APIs. Sanjay does a great job on this podcast as he walks through the evolving technological landscape and describes how Vonage is committed to a security-first approach for their customers to become more productive, mobile, flexible, profitable, and more security-focused. He then moves into two factor authentication. Reinventing communications all over again Change is an essential part of the Vonage DNA. Their original business brought VoIP to families and small businesses. And now they're making communications more flexible, intelligent, and personal to help enterprises the world over stay ahead. They've brought leaders in unified communications, contact centers, and communications APIs all under one roof. Together, they've created the world's most flexible cloud communications platform. Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Communications APIs: take your pick. ... or pick them all. They're uniquely flexible when it comes to our capabilities. Choose from their stock of proven applications, all ready to go. Select from their extensive portfolio of APIs to create your own apps and integrations. Or get the best of both: choose the apps you need and customize them with their APIs. You can't do that with anyone else. For more information, go to: www.vonage.com.

Growing up as a military brat, Michele Houck has experienced numerous moves across the country, forming a tight-knit family tribe wherever they went. From being a barrel racer to a beauty queen, she has embraced life's challenges and reinvented herself multiple times. Michele's caregiving journey began at 16 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has been the primary caregiver for various family members, including her sister, father, and niece. Michele's life experiences have instilled in her the importance of family values and relationships, making her the perfect guest for today's episode. As a young caregiver, Michele had to navigate the complex emotions of wanting her mother while providing care and support. In the quiet, intimate moments of caregiving, Michele found joy and happiness with her mother, a lesson she would carry throughout her life. Her story highlights the importance of family values and relationships as the foundation for caregiving and how these connections can be a source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. With warmth and compassion, Michele's journey shows that love and support can make all the difference, even in the darkest hours. In this episode, you will be able to: Reinforce your caregiving base with deep insights into the role of family values and relationships.Decode the complex world of caregiving dynamics to enhance your relationships and support network.Find balance in managing expectations and acknowledging constraints in various caregiving situations.Develop a resilient mindset and harvest personal growth from the enriching caregiving experience.Investigate the double-edged sword of technology on the aspects of connection and disconnection in caregiving and society. About Michele: Michele Houck is a 25-year Marketing and Advertising veteran. She's a marketer who loves disrupting startups like Heart Start, Vonage, and Invisalign, household names like Intel and P&G, and innovative health & wellness solutions with WebMD. She has a proven track record of success with global, entrepreneurial, and local brands that engage government, B2C, and B2B audiences.  She is a curious-minded goofball who has been a military brat, a band geek, a barrel racer, a beauty queen, a bartender, a bouncer, a floral arranger, and a mountain climber. She is a very proud Aunt. She started her caregiver roles at 16 with her mother's first breast cancer diagnosis in 1984. Over the last 5 years, she's been the primary caregiver for her mother, her sister, her special needs sister, AND her father, all of who passed due to different cancers.  Connect with Michele: Website Twitter Instagram Support the show Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn! Tune in on Whole Care Network

Send us a Text Message.Growing up as a military brat, Michele Houck has experienced numerous moves across the country, forming a tight-knit family tribe wherever they went. From being a barrel racer to a beauty queen, she has embraced life's challenges and reinvented herself multiple times. Michele's caregiving journey began at 16 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has been the primary caregiver for various family members, including her sister, father, and niece. Michele's life experiences have instilled in her the importance of family values and relationships, making her the perfect guest for today's episode.As a young caregiver, Michele had to navigate the complex emotions of wanting her mother while providing care and support. In the quiet, intimate moments of caregiving, Michele found joy and happiness with her mother, a lesson she would carry throughout her life. Her story highlights the importance of family values and relationships as the foundation for caregiving and how these connections can be a source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. With warmth and compassion, Michele's journey shows that love and support can make all the difference, even in the darkest hours.In this episode, you will be able to:Reinforce your caregiving base with deep insights into the role of family values and relationships.Decode the complex world of caregiving dynamics to enhance your relationships and support network.Find balance in managing expectations and acknowledging constraints in various caregiving situations.Develop a resilient mindset and harvest personal growth from the enriching caregiving experience.Investigate the double-edged sword of technology on the aspects of connection and disconnection in caregiving and society.About Michele:Michele Houck is a 25-year Marketing and Advertising veteran.  She's a marketer who loves disrupting startups like Heart Start, Vonage, and Invisalign, household names like Intel and P&G, and innovative health & wellness solutions with WebMD.  She has a proven track record of success with global, entrepreneurial, and local brands that engage government, B2C, and B2B audiences. She is a curious-minded goofball who has been a military brat, a band geek, a barrel racer, a beauty queen, a bartender, a bouncer, a floral arranger, and a mountain climber. She is a very proud Aunt.She started her caregiver roles at 16 with her mother's first breast cancer diagnosis in 1984. Over the last 5 years, she's been the primary caregiver for her mother, her sister, her special needs sister, AND her father, all of who passed due to different cancers. Connect with Michele:WebsiteSupport the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

Welcome to an interview with Rishi Dave, a partner in Bain's Commercial Excellence practice with deep expertise in B2B marketing and digital marketing. In this episode, Rishi explains the concept of a “Day 1 List” in B2B sales and marketing and the three things that will get a supplier or seller on the list. Rishi also discussed what a “sales play” is, how to build it, institutionalize the knowledge within the company, and get the sales team to adopt the sales play to fulfill their potential and increase their productivity and sales. Rishi Dave partners with CMOs and management teams to drive marketing transformations and build modern marketing capabilities. He serves as an expert on the implementation of Bain's B2B Marketing Diagnostic and Sales Play System. Rishi has held global CMO roles at public technology and cloud companies, including Dun & Bradstreet, Vonage, and MongoDB. Prior to these roles, he served as the global head of digital marketing for Dell's B2B businesses. Rishi started his career at Bain & Company. As a marketing executive, Rishi has built world-class marketing organizations and capabilities that have driven top-line growth leveraging the right marketing technology, data, analytics and content strategy. Rishi has driven major brand and messaging transformations, reimagined digital customer experiences, and built and scaled go-to market models. Rishi earned an MBA in Marketing from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania as well as a BS in Chemical Engineering and an AB in Economics with Honors from Stanford University.  Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

On today's episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel cover dark patterns, an issue that is increasingly on the radar for regulators. They will discuss: (1) What exactly are dark patterns? 2) A recent FTC case against Vonage raising dark pattern allegations and (3) How the NAD has approached the dark patterns issueQuestions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; and amudge@bakerlaw.com

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 334, an interview with Rishi Dave, a partner in Bain's Commercial Excellence practice with deep expertise in B2B marketing and digital marketing. In this episode, Rishi explains the concept of a “Day 1 List” in B2B sales and marketing and the three things that will get a supplier or seller on the list. Rishi also discussed what a “sales play” is, how to build it, institutionalize the knowledge within the company, and get the sales team to adopt the sales play to fulfill their potential and increase their productivity and sales. Rishi Dave partners with CMOs and management teams to drive marketing transformations and build modern marketing capabilities. He serves as an expert on the implementation of Bain's B2B Marketing Diagnostic and Sales Play System. Rishi has held global CMO roles at public technology and cloud companies, including Dun & Bradstreet, Vonage, and MongoDB. Prior to these roles, he served as the global head of digital marketing for Dell's B2B businesses. Rishi started his career at Bain & Company. As a marketing executive, Rishi has built world-class marketing organizations and capabilities that have driven top-line growth leveraging the right marketing technology, data, analytics and content strategy. Rishi has driven major brand and messaging transformations, reimagined digital customer experiences, and built and scaled go-to market models. Rishi earned an MBA in Marketing from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania as well as a BS in Chemical Engineering and an AB in Economics with Honors from Stanford University.  Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Recognized CPaaS Leader Vonage Continues to Build CPaaS Drive Choices, Options “It only takes one or two bad experiences,” says John Antanaitis, CMO, Marketing Executive at Vonage. According to Antanaitis, losing customer good will, or even possibly loosing customer business can happen just that fast. To meet that exacting challenge Vonage is rolling out very sophisticated products that allow for customization and development, without sacrificing a robust platform. In this podcast Antanaitis discusses the Vonage AI Acceleration Suite's components: AI Studio, Proactive Connect, Meeting API and Verify API. Vonage actively presented and participated in the show, including these presentations and panels. Visit vonage.com

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks Herman Chan and Bloomberg News Finance Reporter Sri Natarajan discuss Wall Street leaders and US officials exploring an intervention at First Republic Bank. Rory Read, CEO of Vonage, talks about how AI and cloud communications are helping businesses accelerate digital transformation. And we Drive to the Close with Aaron Kennon, Chief Executive Officer at Clear Harbor Asset Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Damian Sassower. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FINAL EPISODE OF OUR P-CLUB SERIES.  We talk to Kristen Hranicka, Director Of Enterprise Sales at Vonage.  Kristen is has been to P-Club for six straight years.  We talk about how she's managed to maintain a work life balance with a MASSIVE pipieline, what her manager did to enable her success and what tips she might give to someone coming into the year looking to achieve p-club.Email us at stuffaboutsales@gmail.com

As a current Expert Partner in B2B Marketing for Bain & Company and a former CMO for companies like Vonage and Mongo, Rishi Dave has experienced the challenges of misaligned sales and marketing teams firsthand. In today's episode, Rishi discusses how to improve the relationship between sales and marketing in a way that promotes agility and produces better results in a modern market. Rishi and John also talk about how sales professionals are effectively becoming mini-marketers, the need for marketing to work more selectively with sales, and tips for making the “Day One” list that companies use to select 90% of their vendors.Follow Sell Better: https://hubs.la/Q01BmcRc0 Become a member: https://hubs.la/Q01BmdsW0Connect with Rishi Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdave/

First episode of our first ever P-Club Series.  We interview 2022 P-Club winners and talk to them about what led to their success.  But we don't just ask "how did you do it?"  We want to go deeper so we ask some questions that you may not be thinking about today & the answers may give you an edge you never knew you needed.  Our first episode starts with Alex Comstock, Senior AE and Sales Lead at Vonage on the SMB team.  Alex has been part of James's team for 3 years now and James has seen first hand how Alex has progressed from really good performer to multi-time P-Club winner.  In fact he's been a huge part of James's own success.  Alex talks about where he finished all the way back in 2021, how that compared to 2022, what advice he would give to someone who aspires to be a top performing P-Club winner in 2023 and more.  Don't miss this one if you want to start your year armed with knowledge from the best of the best.Email us at stuffaboutsales@gmail.com

First episode of our first ever P-Club Series. We interview 2022 P-Club winners and talk to them about what led to their success. But we don't just ask "how did you do it?" We want to go deeper so we ask some questions that you may not be thinking about today & the answers may give you an edge you never knew you needed. Our first episode starts with Alex Comstock, Senior AE and Sales Lead at Vonage on the SMB team. Alex has been part of James's team for 3 years now and James has seen first hand how Alex has progressed from really good performer to multi-time P-Club winner. In fact he's been a huge part of James's own success. Alex talks about where he finished all the way back in 2021, how that compared to 2022, what advice he would give to someone who aspires to be a top performing P-Club winner in 2023 and more. Don't miss this one if you want to start your year armed with knowledge from the best of the best.

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks with Andrew Reid, Global Head of Partnership Products at Vonage. Andrew is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara. Andrew has spent more than 20 years in the tech industry working for several startups, including Google, AOL, Symantec, and AVG Technologies.He will talk about who he was before joining College Works, as well as his experiences there and the lifelong relationships he built. He will explain why and how he transitioned from commercial real estate to dot-com startups. You'll learn about the history of the dot-com crash. He will talk about his work at Google as its 350th employee, the skills he needed to succeed at the foundation of Google, and the various companies he worked for after that, including AOL, Symantec, and AVG Technologies.You will learn what it takes to become a global head of partner products. He will discuss Google's interviewing and hiring techniques. He will explain why he left Google for AOL and why AOL is considered the worst acquisition ever. You will learn more about his work at AVG Technologies, which at the time was the largest consumer security product outside of China. He will talk about his annual ski trip and why it is so therapeutic. He will give advice to people who want to get into the technology industry. You will learn how to use a venture capitalist as a proxy to find the right company for you. He will reveal what he believes are some of the most impactful decisions he's made in his life.Join Matt and Andrew for a fascinating conversation about how to navigate the tech world. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show:Andrew's definition of excellenceThe importance of having a holistic view of excellenceHow Google made money before advertisingThe importance of building your network at a young ageHow to conduct structured interviews to hire the best employeeHow to maintain lifelong friendshipsIndicators to determine the best company to join or invest inAnd so much more...Resources:The Edge of Excellence

On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: can remote tech aid my work fit? This week, Global Teck Worldwide General Manager Dave Kelly answers this and other questions. Operating remotely? Dave says that you should start by acquiring a phone number that's dedicated for business use. And sign up for a service like Vonage; that keeps your work and personal channels separate. During 2023, increasing speed will rank high in the priorities of workplace professionals. And their remote tech needs to rise to that challenge. What's more, make sure you benefit from best-in-class remote conferencing tools. Dave recommends products, like the Poly webcam/mic/speaker platform that make up for often poor [pre-installed] laptop conferencing tools. During this information packed episode, Dave answers "what's your work fit?' His refreshing take on work and life will surely resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Dave Kelly is the general manager of Global Teck Worldwide, which helps ensure that work done from home or in the office environment has the right gear to get the job done right. Dave is also co-host of the popular What The Teck Show. He lives in the Boston suburbs of Southern New Hampshire. This episode originated as a live show on January 10, 2023. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What's Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: January 13, 2023 Dave's social media: LinkedIn What The Teck Show on YouTube Audio Podcast Website Please Subscribe to What's Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify – Stitcher – TuneIn …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email. Image credits: Remote office tech array, Global Teck Worldwide; portrait, Dave Kelly; podcast button, J. Brandt Studio for The Dan Smolen Experience.

Laura Colón focused on public relations in college at the suggestion of a counselor. She learned, however, that PR does not pay well right out of college. She went a different direction and ended up in sales, but is grateful for the learning she got about communication and PR which has helped her first as an individual contributor in sales, then as a sales leader. Laura has worked on both coasts, and is currently Regional VP, Mid-Market West for Vonage. She is also a Mentor at #GirlsClub and recently spoke on the main stage at the #GirlsClub "RISE UP" conference, where I met her and realized her energy would be a great addition to the podcast. 

Worried about recession rumors? Want to get your online or creative business as resilient as it can be? Business attorney Brittany Ratelle guides you through the most important things you can change in your business to help set up business boundaries and protect your profits and peace.  In this episode:  what do you actually need in your website footer what are the new privacy laws in 2023 and do they matter if you're a smaller website what is negative option marketing and how can you avoid it  why did Vonage and ABC Mouse get into trouble with the FTC what is the best practice for cancellation for a subscription business what are the most important contracts for a service business what should be in a good client service agreement how old blog post photos could cost you money and how to fix them are those copyright infringement scary letters real for real what's a business prenup and do you need one how you can create a real business boundary Quotes:  "I don't believe in fearmongering. I do believe in preparation and I also believe in opportunity." "The ability to self-confront and to be able to challenge yourself and to be able to work through these issues is a really important critical skill for a business partner." Other Episodes   Episode 45: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS: 5 TIPS FOR A GOOD FOUNDER'S AGREEMENT   Contract Templates mentioned in this episode:   Website BUNDLE Client Service Agreement Operating Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement Giveaway/promotions bundle Model Release   Brand Protection: Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Like to listen and learn?  Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio   Let's Connect Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.